Las Cruces offers tame winters and holiday spirit. Make the most of your stay this season — shop, eat, see, listen and enjoy! Pop into the Las Cruces Holiday Market Stop and shop at this FREE seasonal market complete with local vendors, family activities, holiday music and a on-site food truck…
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Just a little over an hour away from Las Cruces is the mountain village of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Nestled in the Sacramento Mountains, it is the perfect day trip if you are looking for mountain retreat. On this particular Friday, I decided to surprise my family with a trip for barbeque and Bigfoot…
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320 days of sunshine a year Average Fall Temp 77 degrees Festival season in Las Cruces Fall in Las Cruces is absolute perfection. Not only are the temps ideal for all day recreating and nights out, but also, it is festival season. This means now is the optimal time to plan a trip to Las Cruces to…
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Frank Ray headlines April 29 event highlighting area’s culture, music, food, more Visit Las Cruces presents ¡mira! Las Cruces, a free, family-friendly festival highlighting the art and culture, cuisine, music and outdoor recreation that make the city and its surrounding communities one of a kind…
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By Kirsten Rodgers Chile peppers are beloved and treasured by New Mexico and are a staple in the homes of many. With decades of chile growth and production in the state, it has roots that run deep in the hearts of New Mexicans. The Chile Pepper Institute (CPI) helped plant some of those roots, and…
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By Kirsten Rodgers Did you ever dream of going to space as a child? To float around without gravity holding you down, eat the fascinating astronaut food, and exploring the vastness that is space? While I didn’t quite make it to space, I did get one step closer. I visited a place that makes this…
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Kilbourne Hole Volcanic Crater is an opportunity to witness thousands of years of history. More than an hour southwest of Las Cruces, Kilbourne Hole the Bureau of Land Management describes it as “a remnant of an ancient volcanic explosion.” The spot became a National Natural Landmark in 1975. It is…
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Looking for the road less traveled? County Road D012 via Corralitos Road showcases some of the lesser known areas of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument and some incredible views of the Mesilla Valley. The road itself if frequented by those headed to Corralitos Ranch for a little…
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New Mexico Highway 28 travels from Mesilla, NM to north El Paso, TX. Running alongside the Rio Grande, the drive is one of the more widely-known, traveled highways in the area. It's popularity is due in large part to the Stahmann Farms pecan orchards. The trees have grown over the roadway, making…
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Drive north far enough on Valley Drive in Las Cruces and it will suddenly shift from a road flanked by local businesses, into a scenic drive through an agriculturally rich part of southern New Mexico. For those wanting to explore more of the Mesilla Valley and head into the Hatch Valley, to reach…
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